Successful Beginnings for College Teaching: Engaging Your Students from the First Day / Edition 1

by Angela Provitera McGlynn

Overview

Laying the groundwork for a successful semester starts with the first day of class. Author Angela Provitera McGlynn tells that the first day is not the day to pass out a syllabus and let everyone go. Rather, it's the day to set the context for the rest of the semester. The author stresses the need for developing an atmosphere of respect for diversity while simultaneously providing a safe and exciting place to explore differences. Included are a whole variety of ice breakers and other exercises to keep students engaged and interacting. In addition, such vital issues as classroom dynamics, motivating students, and dealing with incivility are addressed with suggestions for promoting positive interactions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781891859380
Publisher:	Atwood Publishing Co.
Publication date:	09/01/2001
Series:	Teaching Techniques/Strategies Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	157
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

Editorial Reviews

Provitera McGlynn (psychology, Mercer County Community College) discusses tools and strategies for setting the right tone in college courses. She offers advice on making expectations clear, creating a welcoming environment, promoting civility, motivating students, and keeping them involved. The book emphasizes tools for use at the beginning of a course. An appendix discusses syllabus creation, and teaching resources are listed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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